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Pratt Institute RISD Wesley College VCU Wooster Wittenberg University Denison SCAD Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus| Maryland Institute College of Art | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | OWU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1123/1358 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MICA | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,410 students)
MICA vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or OWU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5.3% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at MICA than Ohio Wesleyan University ($51,870.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than MICA ($27,311 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 11.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,745 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($36,757 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or MICA .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
MICA vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or OWU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between OWU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $9,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/